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Infectious
Disease (Section Overview) [2002,
2004 Supplement]
- In Washington State,
infectious disease rates reveal racial,
ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities, which
are influenced by different factors.
Infectious diseases, more than any other
health conditions, illustrate ...
HIV/AIDS
[2002, 2004 Supplement] -
In Washington State, incidence rates for
HIV/AIDS are higher among African Americans
and American Indians and Alaska Natives
compared to whites. The disparity in HIV
rates between ...
Tuberculosis
[2002,
2004
Supplement] - In
Washington State, incidence rates for
tuberculosis are higher among Asians and
Pacific Islanders, African Americans, and
American Indians and Alaska Natives compared
to whites. The disparity ...
Meningococcal Disease
[2002, 2004 Supplement] -
Meningococcal disease is transmitted by the
respiratory route. Nationally, persons of
lower socioeconomic position and higher
exposure to tobacco smoke have higher rates
of meningococcal disease. Rates are also
higher ...
Hepatitis A
[2002, 2004 Supplement] -
Hepatitis A is transmitted by the fecal-oral
route. Nationally, people of lower
socioeconomic status are at higher risk for
hepatitis A, as are American Indians and
Alaska Natives and people of Hispanic
ethnicity, who may be ...
Hepatitis B
[2002, 2004 Supplement]
- Hepatitis B is
acquired through bloodborne and sexual
transmission. Nationally and in Washington
State, higher rates of hepatitis B are seen
among people of lower socioeconomic status
and among racial and ethnic groups that are
disproportionately
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